2003 CHEVROLET C/K Owners Manual

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Power Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)
If you have power outside rearview mirrors, they can be
adjusted from inside the vehicle.
The control for this
feature is located on
the driver's door.
Select the mirror you want to move by turning the
switch clockwise to adjust the passenger's side mirror,
or counterclockwise to adjust the driver's side mirror.
The center position is neutral.
Then, adjust the mirror by pressing the outer arrows on
the switch until the mirror is in the desired position.Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, your outside rearview
mirrors can be defrosted.The switch is for this
feature is located in the
instrument panel
switchbank.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heated outside
rearview mirrors on. The switch indicator light will be
come on and stay on whenever the heated outside
rearview mirrors are activated.
Your rear window defogger will also come on each
time this feature is activated. If your vehicle has a rear
window defogger, See ªRear Window Defoggerº in
the index.

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Your vehicle has convex mirrors on the lower quarter of
both the driver's and passenger's side rearview mirrors.
A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more
from the driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right or left lane,
you could hit a vehicle. Check your regular
outside mirrors (or your inside mirror, if you
have one) before changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments for storage of often
-used items.
Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument
panel. Use these spaces for items such as gloves or
small books. Another small storage area may be
located overhead. This area can be used to store
your sunglasses.
Some vehicles have a storage area behind the rear seat.
Other models may have more storage areas underneath
the front passenger's bench seat.
All models have storage pockets and cupholders on each
of the doors. Some models may have additional
cupholders in the center floor console.
All models also have storage compartments located
beneath the floorboard on both sides of the vehicle.

2-64 Center Console Storage (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a center console compartment
between the bucket or suspension seats.
The back of your center bench seat may also fold
forward to reveal a console compartment.
The release strap for the
center console is located
between the center seat
and passenger's seat.To expose the center console storage compartment,
pull the strap to release the seatback. Then fold the
seatback forward.
To open the center console storage compartment,
Press the release button and lift the lid rearward.
With the lid closed, it can be used as a clipboard to
hold papers in place.
Before returning the seatback to the upright position,
make sure the console is snapped shut. Lift the seatback
all the way up until it clicks. Push and pull on the
seatback to make sure the seat is locked in place.

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle has an ashtray and a cigarette lighter
located in the center floor console. To open the
removeable ashtray, flip open the top.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or other things that burn in your
ashtrays, they could be set on fire by cigarettes or
other smoking materials. That could cause a fire
and possibly damage your vehicle. Do not store
papers and other things that burn in your ashtrays.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way and let
it go. When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.
NOTICE:
Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it's heating can make it overload, damaging
the lighter and the heating element. Just push the
lighter all the way in and let it go. When it's
done, it will pop back out by itself.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them out to block glare from the side.
Accessory Power Outlets
With accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone or CB radio.
The accessory power outlets are located on the
passenger's side of the instrument panel.
To use an outlet, pull the cover down. When not using it,
always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed 14 amps. Be sure to turn off
any electrical equipment when not in use.
Leaving electrical equipment on for extended
periods can drain the battery.

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Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible
with the accessory power outlet and could result in
blown vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a
problem, see your dealer for additional information on
accessory power outlets.
NOTICE:
Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle
can damage it or keep other things from working
as they should. This wouldn't be covered by your
warranty. Check with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment, and never use anything that
exceeds the amperage rating.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the
proper installation instructions included with the equipment.
NOTICE:
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
Trailer Connections (C4/C5 Models
Only) (If Equipped)
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package
Your vehicle may be equipped with an eight-wire trailer
towing harness. This harness, with a seven
-pin universal
heavy
-duty trailer connector, is attached to a bracket on
the platform hitch.
The Center High
-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) wire is
tied next to the trailer wiring harness for use with a trailer.

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The eight-wire harness contains the following
trailer circuits:

Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal

Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal

Brown: Taillamps

White: Ground

Light Green: Back
-up Lamps

Light Blue: CHMSL

Red: Battery Feed

Dark Blue: Trailer Brake
Trailer Connections (C6/C7/C8
Models Only) (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has these trailer connections, they are
located at the rear of the cab for a tractor and at the rear
of the chassis when towing a trailer. There will be an air
connection and an electrical connection.
Be sure that the couplings to the trailer are
made correctly.
Air Connections
If you are not connecting the trailer air line connections
to another piece of equipment, be sure to replace their
protective caps.
Electrical Connections
This system is a seven-wire cable that will connect to
the trailer, supplying power to the trailer's lighting
system. When not in use, it is stored in the trailer
air
-hose storage bracket.
NOTICE:
Starting in 1998, the center pin (also known as
the auxiliary circuit) of the seven
-pin trailer
electrical connector will be wired to provide
continuous power for the trailer anti
-lock brake
systems when the ignition key is in the on
position. Care should be taken to insure that
continuous power on this circuit will not cause
damage to the trailer electrical system.
Consult with the trailer manufacturer for the
proper operation and checking procedures for
the trailer anti
-lock brake systems.

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The Instrument Panel - Your Information System

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Vents
B. Instrument Panel Cluster
C. Column Shift Lever (If Equipped)
D. Air Brake Control(s) (If Equipped)
E. Auxiliary Gages (If Equipped)
F. Exterior Lamp Control
G. Turn Signal Multifunction Lever
H. Hazard Warning Flashers ButtonI. Auxiliary Switches (If Equipped)
J. Audio System or Storage Area
K. Auxiliary Warning Lights
L. Comfort Controls
M. Instrument Panel Switchbank
N. Air Bag Off Switch (If Equipped)
P. Accessory Power Outlets